Wang Han of Yuncheng was only eighteen. Like Fang Qianyuan, his cultivation stood at Seven Turns. His primary spirit creature was the supreme-grade Golden-Light Chū, a fierce beast resembling an oversized wildcat, with a trace of desolate beast blood in its veins.
He was a somewhat renowned genius in the Yuncheng region. As a legitimate son, he also enjoyed his lineage's vigorous support and nurturing, learning sophisticated cultivation methods and receiving high-grade spirit creatures and inscribed talismans. His strength was considerable.
When Fang Qianyuan stepped forward at Moonlight Fairy's invitation and boldly declared that he would challenge the talented young cultivators from every quarter, Wang Han and the Wang Household behind him immediately sensed an opportunity to make their names.
If he could actually defeat Fang Qianyuan, he could immediately claim the prestige Fang Qianyuan had earned by winning the Sect Grand Tournament and slaying the ruthless bandit Xu Pingshan. Stepping on another's reputation to climb higher had always been the surest shortcut to fame.
Of course, they were not fools. They did not assume that a cultivator at Seven Turns could easily defeat Fang Qianyuan merely because he was also at Seven Turns.
Fang Qianyuan's reputation preceded him, after all. He was no easy opponent!
No man beneath a great reputation was without substance. Not one of these renowned geniuses was easy to handle!
But they had other considerations as well.
"Han is a genius himself. He can also challenge those above his level, and every setback only makes him fiercer!"
"That Fang Qianyuan must have some ability, but such a great reputation is probably watered down. His sect and teachers must have deliberately built him up to mold a leader for the younger generation!"
"His true strength might not be so extraordinary. Perhaps he is at the Ninth